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Just wondering, why IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to buy a para2 from Spyderco direct. Their website lists all models as Currently out of stock.

Do you only want to buy from Spyderco? They have been easy to find recently.

Hi Apophis, I did check out the dealer locator for my area (which, currently there are none), although I would prefer to buy direct from Spyderco, makes me feel safe knowing that it will undoubtably be a genuine Spyderco.

Pocket Lint wrote:makes me feel safe knowing that it will undoubtably be a genuine Spyderco.

There are a number of very reputable online dealers that are worthy of your business.

Yeah. Knifeworks just released an exclusive and they appeared to have some reg production in stock a few minutes ago...

I'd say they're safe :)

I know this doesn't help now, but Howe's just sold 20 PM2's in a little over two days. That's right, 20 sold. The PM2's are a little tricky to find, but they're out there. Knifecenter.com has them in stock as of a few days ago (but at a slightly higher price).

Apophis wrote:Yeah. Knifeworks just released an exclusive and they appeared to have some reg production in stock a few minutes ago...

I'd say they're safe :)

Just checked KW. What exclusive are you talking about?

Wasn't saying they're still available, just that KW released the green 204p.

KnifeCenter has them up for preorder only right now...no stock left. They sell out fast from ALL retailers (I still maintain the standard PM2 is the best knife anywhere from a price vs. quality ratio). If you want one you may need a little patience...and to check 4 or 5 of the larger online retailers daily. You'll pay full MSRP if you order from Spyderco directly, and I suspect they don't maintain stock due to demand from retailers, and also due to the fact that Spyderco is in the process of expanding their Golden facility.

Mine was ordered through KW, should be here around noon tomorrow. Black/satin variety.

There are many reputable online dealers to check frequently. You're guaranteed to get a genuine Spyderco (and pay a lot less than buying direct) from any of these...
Knife Works
Cutlery Shoppe
Howes Knife Shop
Grand Prairie Knives
National Knives
Knife Center
New Graham
Bladehq

With a little patience, you'll find one.

Gbelleh, thanks for the list, I will check those out.

Checked knifeworks, they didnt have black blade digi cam para 2

Yeah sorry, didn't know you were set on that Para, lol. Only one that I can't find in stock anywhere at the moment.

My local knife shop also runs the site clarkknives.com. You might want to give them a call. I got my black/black there last year.

If you want the black bladed digi-cam version, and are willing to pay MSRP, you might want to check out Country Knives. They don't discount anything, but they're a 100% reputable, "old school" brick & mortar Spyderco dealer.

Omaha Knife Store has them for $130 in stock. This is the camo regular blade.

There are a number of sites where you can leave your email on a particular item as a "notify me when this is available". I want to say New Graham Knives, for example.

The Para2 is one of the hottest knives in Spyderco's collection and subject to a lower-than-average profit margin (ie: priced aggressively). You will find one eventually but I'm afraid unless they crank the MSRP up quite a bit they will continue to be difficult to track down. $100 give/take from a place like Cutlery Shoppe is just a crazy knife for the money.

Thanks for the replies everyone, I will keep checking these sites until I find one! And I dont mind paying MRSP, it's bad enough trying to get decent quality stuff where I live, that most of my shopping must be done online now...